Camino Artes Guitar Workshop

As of 2025, I'm incredibly honoured and thrilled to be appointed as resident faculty at the Camino Artes Guitar Workshop, a transformative six-day intensive program held annually in the historic town of Carrión de los Condes in northern Spain. This workshop represents everything I believe in as a musician and educator: deep musical immersion, cultural enrichment, and the power of community learning.

About the Workshop

The Camino Artes Guitar Workshop brings together guitarists from around the world for an intensive week of masterclasses, lectures, and daily performance opportunities. Under the direction of renowned guitarist René Izquierdo, the workshop offers a unique blend of high-level instruction and cultural immersion in one of Spain's most historically significant regions.

International Faculty

Working alongside director René Izquierdo, luthier Federico Sheppard, Elina Chekan, Ignacio Barcia, and distinguished guest faculty from around the world, it is an honour and privilege to be part of a team committed to providing personalized attention and diverse perspectives on the classical guitar.

Faculty

  • René Izquierdo

    DIRECTOR
    HEAD OF GUITAR, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE

  • Ignacio Barcia

    ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR & COORDINATOR

  • Dr. Frederick Sheppard

    LUTHIER & GUEST FACULTY

  • Dra. Elina Chekan

    RESIDENT FACULTY
    LECTURER & DIRECTOR OF PRE-COLLEGE DIVISION, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE

  • Kevin Loh

    RESIDENT FACULTY
    LECTURER IN CLASSICAL GUITAR, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE

Historic Performance Venues

One of the most remarkable aspects of this workshop is the opportunity to perform every evening in Romanesque churches dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries. These sacred spaces offer stunning acoustics and an atmosphere unlike any concert hall. You'll perform for new audiences every night, consisting of pilgrims from around the world who are walking the Camino de Santiago. It is an incredibly fulfilling and meaningful experience to be part of everyone's unique story on their journey along the Camino, making it all the more special.

Registration & Additional information

For more information, please visit René’s website about the workshop here: https://www.reneizquierdoguitar.com/international-workshops

To register, please get in touch by emailing both René and me at rene.izquierdo@gmail.com & kevinlohguitar@gmail.com respectively.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Our daily sessions cover a wide range of key factors which contribute towards your classical guitar artistry:

  • Performance technique and interpretation

  • Recital preparation and stage presence

  • Music theory and analysis

  • Guitar maintenance and repair

  • Ensemble playing

The Carrión Experience

Carrión de los Condes sits along the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route and is steeped in medieval history. Between our intensive musical sessions, you'll have time to explore this charming Spanish town, experience the traditional afternoon siesta, and immerse yourself in the local culture.

Who Should Attend

The workshop welcomes serious guitarists of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you're an advanced student, amateur enthusiast, or professional looking to refresh your artistry, there's a place for you at Camino Artes. Participants should have several years of serious study on the guitar.

Intermediate and advanced players are given priority, and amateurs interested in attending should submit a video for evaluation.